Category Archives: WDW News

WDW 50th Anniversary Updates



Disney World Gives a First Peek at Its Dazzling 50th Anniversary Plans. Walt Disney World has a big birthday coming up in 2021. The “World’s Most Magical Celebration” will kick off across all four Walt Disney World theme parks on Oct. 1, 2021, and will run for 18 months.

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Is Coco Coming to the EPCOT Mexico Pavilion?



With Coco’s amazing success and the EPOCT Mexico Pavilion in need of a refurb, is this a good time to blend the two? Recent changes suggest it might, We discuss that, and Remy’s Ratatouille Adventure’s upcoming opening still slated for later this year.

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How Disney Weenies Got Their Name?



So you might have heard of the Disney Weenie, well we were wondering what the meaning was behind the name and how they came to be, and we are telling you all about how they came to be on today’s show.

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Disneyland Updates, Season Passes, Jungle Cruise and Vaccinations



There has been a lot of news around Disneyland this week with new updates to the Jungle Cruise in both parks, Season passes refunded, and Covid19 Vaccination happening on the property (we hope it is in the park). Let’s chat!

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Magic of Mary Blair Disney Legend



An imaginative color stylist and designer, Mary Blair helped introduce modern art to Walt Disney and his Studio, and, for nearly 30 years, he touted her inspirational work for his films and theme parks alike. Animator Marc Davis, who put Mary’s exciting use of color on par with Matisse, recalled, “She brought modern art to Walt in a way that no one else did. He was so excited about her work.” Animator Frank Thomas added:

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Epcot International Festival of the Arts 2021



The 2021 Epcot International Festival of the Arts dates are January 8th through February 22nd, 2021. This Epcot Festival made its debut in 2017, celebrating three artistic disciplines: Culinary, Visual, and Performing Arts.

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DISNEY NEWS Magic hours going away Permanently



Today we are discussing Disney News for the first week of January 2021 with the announcement that Magic hours are going away permanently and being replaced. The magical express is going away at the end of 2021, Disney moving the office to Floriday, and more.

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Updating Carousel of Progress Mr Banks Style



Today we are diving into what we would like to update on the Carousel of Progress at the Magic Kingdom if we had “Mr. Banks Money” See if you agree with us today’s Christmas Show.

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Rock ‘n’ Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith – Walk this Way!



Live Life in the Fast Lane
Inside their Hollywood music studio, legendary rock band Aerosmith is wrapping up a recording session. When their manager tells them they’re late for a concert across town, the band invites you to ride along.

Hop into their gleaming limousine and speed off into the night as Aerosmith’s hard-rock harmonies fill the air. Buckle up before zooming through the city on this roller-coaster style attraction.

Rock This Way
Speed through iconic Hollywood landmarks. Maneuver past traffic jams and swoop into 3 thrilling inversions—2 rollover loops and one corkscrew—as the wind races across your face.

Will you make it to the year’s biggest concert in time?

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